EP:098 Learning, Living, and Thriving as a Beekeeper with McKay Orton

Phoenix Rising: Descending into the Threads & Rising from the Roots.

Saving the Bees. Learning How to Live and Thrive as a Beekeeper

In this episode, I’m joined by beekeeper, McKay Jo as she shares her journey to becoming a full-time beekeeper after being fascinated with insects her entire life. McKay has carved her own path as a beekeeper, one that feels in alignment for her.

The commercial aspect of beekeeping. Reducing stress on the bees and finding the healthiest balance of your insect ecosystem. Deciding if bees are what your yard needs to thrive. How to invite native bees into your yard with a bee hotel and what happens inside of it.How to save the bees and contribute to the population of native bees. What you can learn about life through beekeeping. The different types of bees and what their roles are. The power of the queen bee. When to take honey from the bees. Reasons to get into beekeeping. Bees and their effect on PTSD/CPTSD. How beekeeping can be therapeutic. Longevity and bees and how it impacts the lifespan of beekeepers. The impact of bee venom on your health. What to look out for that could destroy a beehive. Healthy vs not healthy hives. Learning how to live and thrive from bees. Curing allergies by eating local honey.

Guest Bio:

McKay Jo has a background in entomology combined with over 10 years of beekeeping, and is currently becoming a Master Beekeeper from Cornell University. I still find there is so much to learn from them. I feel grounded when I’m with the bees. Watching them and caring for them calms me and opens my eyes to the intricate workings of Mother Nature. I would love to share this magic with you.

One of the primary reasons a hive dies is due to beekeepers who lack knowledge. That’s where I come in. There is nothing better than introducing someone to this world and seeing how it changes their outlook on nature and life. One by one, you and I can help the bees and save the planet. I’m excited to work with you.

Connect with McKay on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mckayjo/

Bee hotel link: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BZQ1XKB4/ref=sspa_dk_detail_0?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B0BZQ1XKB4&pd_rd_w=5Gban&content-id=amzn1.sym.d8c43617-c625-45bd-a63f-ad8715c2c055&pf_rd_p=d8c43617-c625-45bd-a63f-ad8715c2c055&pf_rd_r=63TH7B44T30T8CCGGFH7&pd_rd_wg=28w6o&pd_rd_r=b7e801bb-b6a1-4ca9-a7a3-7ed2f08b134d&s=pet-supplies&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9kZXRhaWw&smid=A1Q24KJMHNCF49

We Are the Ark Book: https://www.amazon.ca/We-Are-ARK-Returning-Restorative/dp/1643261789

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